SUMMER LODGING SPECIAL FOR HIKERS IN THE CATSKILLS!!Stay at the Catskill Lodge Bed and Breakfast between now and September 15th and mention that you found them on hikethecatskills.com and recieve 10% off your stay. The Catskill Lodge has a great supply of hiking guide books and tries to cater their B&B to hikers during the summer and skiers during the winter. You will enjoy a full country breakfast each morning, and they have a hot tub to enjoy after a long day of hiking!!

Please explore our "Hike the Catskills - Guide to hiking in the Catskill Mountains". Along with some great information about hiking, you will also find great recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and different stores and galleries to shop at while you visit the Catskills.

3500 ClubThe Catskills boast over 50 mountain peaks that are over 3400 feet. The highest being Slide Mountain at 4180 ft. The highest peaks, mountains over 3500 feet, are called the Catskill High Peaks. Once you climb all the mountains over 3500 ft, you gain entry into the 3500 club. The peaks in the in the Catskills are dominated by Spruce-Fur Forests. The Summits are dominated by Balsam fur and the middle and lower mountains are dominated by Beech, yellow birch and sugar maples. The hardwood trees give the Catskill Mountains a wonderful color during late autumn.

More Hikes!We are always looking for great hikes in the Catskills. If you have a favorite hike and would like to include it on our site, please email me a picture of the hike and a breif description to millerab78@yahoo.com and I will try to get it online asap.Thank you!